Is RS-232 robust enough for industrial systems?
• Summary : Like it or not, RS-232 is here to stay. This application note discusses what RS-232 is, the short-comings of RS-232, why RS-232 was defined as it is, and how to “engineer” a robust data communications solution with RS-232. While AN001 concentrates on grounding issue, AN007 broadens the discussion to cover wiring, cable, surge protections and issues beyond just grounding problems. • Full application note : AN007 Robust RS-232 (PDF – 431K) You need the Adobe Acrobat Reader : to view a PDF file.